Obituaries

Lawrence J. Kolasensky, 57, of Bethlehem died Nov. 13, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: June 23, 1956 in Hazelton, PA he was the son of the late Lawrence B. and Esther (Fellin) Kolasensky.

Personal: A graduate of Warren Hills High School, Churchman’s Business College and South Dakota State University, he had been the General Manager of Best Western, Allentown; Red Roof Inn, Bethlehem; and Assistant Manager of Marriot Residence Inn, Bethlehem. He was a sports fanatic, music enthusiast and “foodie”. He was also a Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. volunteer and loving father.

Memberships: He was a member of the Riegelsville United Church of Christ.  

Survivors: His son: Lawrence B. Kolasensky, II of Bethlehem; and sister: Linda Gerstenberg. A sister: Laureen Sassano died earlier.

Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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Joseph L. Kaplan, 94, of Easton, died Monday, November 11, 2013 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born:  May 30, 1919 in Easton, he was a son of the late Morris and Fannie (Sher) Kaplan.

Personal:  He worked at Kaplan’s, Easton for many years until retiring.  He graduated from Easton High School in 1937 and was a Corporal in the Army during WWII.

Memberships:  He was a member of B’nai Abraham Synagogue, Wilson Borough, the Lions Club, the Elks Lodge, the Knights of Pythias and numerous local social clubs. He was also an active fundraiser for the local Veterans Affairs.

Survivors:  A son, Marshall; a daughter, Abby; two brothers, Sidney Kaplan and Dr. Lee Kaplan; a sister Isabel Sciff; a grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Services:  1:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 13, in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Wilson Borough.  Interment in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions:  B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042.

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Emery “Poker” Clark, Jr., 53, of Easton, PA died Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Born: February 25,1960 in Clermont, FL he was a son of Mildred (Fuller) Clark of Easton, PA and the late Emery Clark, Sr.

Personal: A 1976 graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Lafayette College, K & N Soul Food and Circle Systems.  He was known in Easton as kindhearted and a great handyman. He loved playing his guitar and singing with his band in the late 1970’s.

Memberships: He was a member of Holy Bethlehem Pentecostal Church.

Survivors: Son: Emery, III; daughter: Lovetesha and her wife Holly; brothers: Stacy, Carl and Eric; sister: Shirley; 4 grandchildren including Isaiah; 7 nieces/nephews; 6 great-nieces/nephews and his children’s mother: May VanHorn. His grandmother: Georgia Mae Jefferson, sister: Deborah and his lifelong friend Kenny Staton all died earlier.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Green Pastures Community Church, 28 N. 10th St., Easton with visitation from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Memorials: May be made to the family c/o the funeral home.

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Blanche M. Hann, 64, of Easton, PA died Friday, November 8, 2013 at Gracedale.

Born: March 1, 1949 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Gustav and Ruth (Jones) Hoops.

Personal: She had worked at the Wash-a-teria in Wilson and as a nurse’s aide in Illinois for many years. She loved bingo, puzzle books and time with her grandchildren.

Survivors: Four children: Danielle Hann; Tyson Hann and his wife Autumn all of Easton; Preston Hoops and his wife Megan in Japan; Richard Hann and his wife Robin in Illinois; siblings: Synthia Snyder; Julia Roe; Melinda Ford; Melody Pedroza; Larry, Dennis, Meg and Phillip Hoops; and 6 grandchildren.

Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Dorothy M. Albino, 82, formerly of Bethlehem, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Emeritus at Allentown.

Born:  May 8, 1931 in Williston, ND, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Olga (Knudson) Johnson.

Personal:  She graduated from Pace University with a BS degree in economics and became the first woman Vice President of Chemical Bank in Manhattan.  Her first husband, George Katranakis and her second husband, Caesar Albino died earlier.

Survivors:  Her daughter, Teresa Langoussis of Bethlehem; her brother, Roy Johnson; and her grandson, Nicholas.

Services:  6:30 pm Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 5:30 pm until service time Wednesday in the funeral home.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.